Chapter 639 (2/2)

Zhou Chuanhai has an unbelievable expression.

His side, his several sons, is also full of incredible.

The other craftsmen around were unable to return to God for a long time.

A moment later, another old craftsman said carefully, ”general, if there is such a big ship as you said, what kind of wood is it made of? I earnestly ask the general to solve his doubts for the old man. ”

Li Yuanqing laughed: ”I can't answer you. Because that's where you work. ”

All the craftsmen were in a bad mood.

Li Yuanqing gave them a very generous treatment, and they were very happy. They all made every effort to do a big job for Li Yuanqing. But at this time, Li Yuanqing had assigned a task. Unfortunately, they had never heard of it, let alone put it into practice. This

After another murmur, Zhou Chuanhai said with a bitter face: ”general, you can't do such a request, forgive me, forgive me and others! This, this... ”

Li Yuanqing burst out laughing: ”Mr. Zhou, do you want ben to ask for other talents?”

Although Zhou Chuanhai was extremely unwilling to accept the result, the reality was in front of him. He could not help but nodded bitterly: ”general, the old man and others are really unable to fulfill the general's trust. They have failed the general's kindness! How can you eat the general's leisure food? ”

”Ha ha ha...”

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing: ”Mr. Zhou, fellow countrymen and fathers, our ancestors have a good saying. It's called slang in front of us. But you don't have to worry too much. What yuan Qing just said is just a little bit of Yuan Qing's idea. Of course, it is not right now. You are required to implement it immediately. It's what we need to achieve in the next five or even ten years! Now, we should start from a small age and start with the most basic warships. In this respect, you are all experts. If you have any idea, you can make it clear to Ben! Well said, this will be a lot of reward, said not good also matter, a bowl of good wine, I Li Yuanqing or can afford it

”Ah?”

”The general is holy.”

”General Ren Yi! You almost scared the old man out of his heart. ”

“……”

Li Yuanqing first suppressed and then Yang, and finally gave the card. These craftsmen, like a roller coaster, were overjoyed. Many people even shed tears.

Li Yuanqing smiles and waves his hand to his soldiers to add tea to them, calms their emotions, and waits quietly for them to sort out their thoughts.

When they arrived at their most familiar fields, they were all looking up.

Zhou Chuanhai also recovered a lot and said with a smile: ”general, I don't know what kind of warship you want to build? Can you give me a hint to me and these old fellows? ”

Li Yuanqing a smile: ”take the ordinary main warship as an example!”

Zhou Chuanhai said with a smile: ”general, I'm not boasting. If I build such a big ship, I can feel it out even with my eyes closed.”

”General, to build a big ship, build a good ship, the most important thing is the keel. All of the above are mostly made of teak. Especially, teak is the best. The warships of Daming Navy used teak from the south before. But I have been in Liaoning for more than ten years, and I know a lot about the local conditions and customs of Liao. I have heard them say that teak in the south is big and good when it grows to seven or eight feet high. However, in the deep mountains and old forests of Eastern Liaoning, there are many teak trees, which can grow to ten or even more than ten feet. If you can find this kind of teak, maybe the ship you mentioned is not impossible to build! ”

People around him nodded.

Li Yuanqing's tolerance and foresight also gave them great confidence.

Li Yuanqing also nodded with a smile, ”master Zhou, if you would have given you enough manpower, how long will it take you to build such a qualified ship and how much money will it cost?”

Zhou Chuanhai pondered for a moment and said, ”general, if you build a ship directly, it will be enough in three or two months, and the cost will be several thousand taels of silver. However, in terms of keel, the requirements are very strict. The first thing to do is to cut down the good wood and then dry it naturally. This may take seven or eight years, or even ten years. If you say so, I can't give you an accurate reply! ”

”Ten years?”

Li Yuanqing frowned, but he didn't think about it. He said, ”does it take so long to dry the wood? Can we do something else? For example, drying, sun drying, etcZhou Chuanhai shook his head in a hurry: ”general, you are honest with me. How can I deceive you? General, you must also know that the keel is the most important skeleton of the ship. If you want to bear the weight of the whole ship, you should not neglect it. General, if you use the method of drying and sun drying to build the keel, you can do it. But the big ship you want is to ride the strong wind and break the big waves. This method will not work. Once in an emergency, the keel support strength is not enough, it is likely that the ship will be destroyed and people will die! General, I don't dare to cheat on this matter! ”

With that, Zhou Chuanhai knelt down to kowtow to Li Yuanqing.

Li Yuanqing knew for a long time that shipbuilding would be very troublesome, but he never expected that it would be so troublesome. This is really

It seems that in a short period of time, his idea of building a ship by himself will be ruined again.

”Mr. Zhou, please get up quickly. Yuan Qing would appreciate it if you could tell Yuanqing the truth. Come on, enjoy the hundred taels of silver

”Yes

The soldiers quickly took the snow and silver that had been prepared and held in the tray red cloth and handed it to Zhou Chuanhai.

Zhou Chuanhai's face did not change greatly.

Some of his sons were also a little flustered.

Around the boatman, also began to salivate.

They are so big. Who can see so much money!

After a long time, Zhou Chuanhai responded and said, ”general, I'm old. I haven't done anything in an inch. How dare you accept your money?”